PLAYER PROFILE

Nadame Tucker

JERSEY

56

POSITION

LB

Football Bio –

Made his professional game debut during the Chargers' 27-7 preseason victory over the Houston Texans on August 13. He has taken training camp by storm, generating heavy buzz in media availability sessions. College: Western Michigan. NFL/Chargers summary: The undrafted rookie is a genuine candidate for the fourth edge-rusher job after leading Division I with 14.5 sacks in 2025 at Western Michigan under Chris O'Leary.

HEIGHT

6' 3"

WEIGHT

250

EXPERIENCE

Rookie

COLLEGE

Western Michigan

2026 Outlook

Tucker begins his rookie season on the practice squad after competing for the final edge spot. He remains a developmental pass rusher with a chance to earn elevations as he adds strength and consistency.

Career Highlights

Made his professional game debut during the Chargers' 27-7 preseason victory over the Houston Texans on August 13. He has taken training camp by storm, generating heavy buzz in media availability sessions. Reunited with Chris Oleary. Led the NCAA FBS in sacks in the 2025.

Personal Life

Tucker was born in New York City, grew up in Harlem and is the son of Nadege Ogarrow. He attended Teaneck High School in New Jersey and did not begin playing football until his senior year after spending much of his athletic life around basketball. Tucker later earned a business degree from Houston in 2024, making his late start in football and academic path distinctive parts of his background.